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Von Braun Astronomical Association

990EZ Part III: "What is the organization's primary exempt purpose?" - The Society, incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama, shall be an educational, scientific, nonpolitical …

Huntsville, AL EIN: 630497880 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Von Braun Astronomical Association

Von Braun Astronomical Association is a nonprofit organization based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $67K. EIN: 630497880.

Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1958

Mission

990EZ Part III: "What is the organization's primary exempt purpose?" - The Society, incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama, shall be an educational, scientific, nonpolitical and nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of interest in the descriptive and technical phases of Astronomy and to encourage participation in observational, computational and applied phases of this and related sciences.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Von Braun Astronomical Association has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Von Braun Astronomical Association is a registered nonprofit based in Huntsville, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 630497880. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $67K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Von Braun Astronomical Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 630497880. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Von Braun Astronomical Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Von Braun Astronomical Association is located in Huntsville, AL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Von Braun Astronomical Association has $67K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for Von Braun Astronomical Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Von Braun Astronomical Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Von Braun Astronomical Association is a nonprofit organization based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $67K. EIN: 630497880. Von Braun Astronomical Association is registered in United States.

Yes, donations to Von Braun Astronomical Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Von Braun Astronomical Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 630497880, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

TO
Todd A•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Von Braun Astronomical Society seeking upgrades to Monte Sano observatory - WAFF
Feb 2023
www.waff.com
Huntsville's Space & Rocket Center, Von Braun Astronomical Society discussing joint effort for additional planetarium -
Jun 2012
www.al.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Von Braun Astronomical Association

What is Von Braun Astronomical Association?
Von Braun Astronomical Association is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Huntsville, United States. Von Braun Astronomical Association is a nonprofit organization based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $67K. EIN: 630497880.
Who leads Von Braun Astronomical Association?
Todd Anderson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Von Braun Astronomical Association located?
Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, United States.
What is Von Braun Astronomical Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Von Braun Astronomical Association trustworthy?
Von Braun Astronomical Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Von Braun Astronomical Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 630497880.
What is Von Braun Astronomical Association's website?
http://vbas.org